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Thiel College alumnus, world-renowned water scientist to deliver Commencement address

Internationally recognized water researcher Shane Snyder, Ph.D. ’94 will deliver the commencement address and receive an Honorary Doctor of Science degree during Thiel College’s 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9.

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Pennsylvania state Senator hosts high school students for ‘Senator for a Day’ at Thiel College

High school students from across northwestern Pennsylvania gathered at Thiel College on Tuesday, April 14, for Senator Michele Brooks’ annual “Senator for a Day” seminar, an immersive civic engagement experience designed to educate students on the legislative process and the responsibilities of public service.

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PAC champion Tomcats returning to to NCAA men’s volleyball tournament

Two-time Presidents’ Athletic Conference champion Thiel is making its second straight trip to the NCAA Division III men's volleyball tournament, becoming the first program in school history with consecutive national playoff appearances, and will face Dominican University (Ill.) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Carthage University in Kenosha, Wis. in the play-in round.

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Thiel environmental safety management majors attend professional development conference

Thiel College Environmental Safety Management students presented and were recognized during the 13th Annual American Society of Safety Professionals Western Pennsylvania Section Professional Development Conference held March 26 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Kovalchick Conference and Athletic Complex.

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